First time EV owner from FL

[SloPOS]

Bought my first EV, a 2013 Model s p85+ last week. Fun car, but of course I'm scared of the repairs.

Question for the forum mods; I've got some posts that say awaiting mod approval and others that seem to just go through. I've tried responding to a couple people that commented on my post but they're stuck in limbo. Any help? I'm real, promise

 

[Goldswing]

Im in Tampa too, welcome! There is a great Facebook Group called Tampa Bay Tesla Club. I am just a member, and have not been to an event yet, but they are having their next meeting in 7/20 in Riverview.

 

[ewoodrick]

Bought my first EV, a 2013 Model s p85+ last week. Fun car, but of course I'm scared of the repairs.

Question for the forum mods; I've got some posts that say awaiting mod approval and others that seem to just go through. I've tried responding to a couple people that commented on my post but they're stuck in limbo. Any help? I'm real, promise

ANY 11-year-old vehicle is going to need repairs. And they can get expensive on any vehicle.
The nice thing about EVs is that there are very few things that wear, except brakes and the battery.

But things like the motor tend to live just about forever!

 

[SloPOS]

ANY 11-year-old vehicle is going to need repairs. And they can get expensive on any vehicle.
The nice thing about EVs is that there are very few things that wear, except brakes and the battery.

But things like the motor tend to live just about forever!

I hope you're right! I'm checking out the drive motor this weekend to see if it's caught a fluid leak, and if not I'm ready to apply a fix to make it last as long as possible.

Completely understand about older cars needing repairs. My last few cars have been well within warranty period, but prior to that I've always had older cars and like to get my hands dirty (when it's not too hot outside).

 

[SloPOS]

Im in Tampa too, welcome! There is a great Facebook Group called Tampa Bay Tesla Club. I am just a member, and have not been to an event yet, but they are having their next meeting in 7/20 in Riverview.

Nice, I'll see if I can get into the info without Facebook and might try to make it.

 

[ewoodrick]

I hope you're right! I'm checking out the drive motor this weekend to see if it's caught a fluid leak, and if not I'm ready to apply a fix to make it last as long as possible.

Completely understand about older cars needing repairs. My last few cars have been well within warranty period, but prior to that I've always had older cars and like to get my hands dirty (when it's not too hot outside).

Is the car leaking fluid? 100% change that it's AC condensate.

And for the non-statician's, 100% doesn't mean that other things can't happen.

 

[SloPOS]

Is the car leaking fluid? 100% change that it's AC condensate.

And for the non-statician's, 100% doesn't mean that other things can't happen.

No, the Large Drive Units have an internal seal that is known to fail (when not if) and allow coolant into the electronics. If you have a P model or RWD only model it may be worth looking into the coolant bypass that fixes the issue.